What Experiment Validated Maxwell's Velocity Distribution?

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Tomic

Homework Statement


What is the name of the experiment that proved Maxwells distribution of velocities?

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The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Tomic said:

Homework Statement


What is the name of the experiment that proved Maxwells distribution of velocities?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

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If this is for your homework, you need to show your Attempt at the Solution. What have you found so far in your reading? Can you post some links?
 

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